Crockpot Lemon-Ginger Chicken with Sweet Peppers and Cilantro-Lime Rice

This vibrant and zesty crockpot chicken dish combines the bright flavors of lemon and ginger with colorful sweet peppers, served over a refreshing cilantro-lime rice. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also offers a delightful twist that will inspire your family to gather around the table.

15m prep
180m cook
4 servings
easy difficulty
Total: 195m
Ingredients
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 pounds
lemons
2 whole
juiced
fresh ginger
1 tablespoon
grated
garlic
3 cloves
minced
soy sauce
1 /4
cup
sweet bell peppers
2 whole
any color, sliced
salt
1 teaspoon
black pepper
1 /2
teaspoon
long-grain rice
1 cup
water
2 cups
lime juice
2 tablespoons
fresh cilantro
1 /4
cup, chopped for garnish
lime wedges
2 whole
for serving
Instructions
1

Begin by placing the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Squeeze the juice of two lemons over the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated.

2

Next, add the grated ginger, minced garlic, and soy sauce to the crockpot, mixing them gently with the chicken.

3

Chop the sweet bell peppers into strips and scatter them over the chicken mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4

Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the cilantro-lime rice by rinsing the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

5

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.

6

Once the chicken is cooked, shred it gently with two forks and mix it with the sweet peppers and sauce in the crockpot.

7

Serve the lemon-ginger chicken over a bed of cilantro-lime rice, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges for an extra burst of flavor.

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